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Vishnu SasikumarAIR 31· 2023

Question Q.8GS1GS1

The pace of demographic transition varies across different states of India making population growth a double-edged sword. Comment.

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Introduction

Demographic transition refers to change in pattern of population. Given the divergities in grades, demographic transition is also viewed showing a double edged sword.

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Main Body

Demographic transition refers to change in pattern of population. Given the divergities in grades, demographic transition is also viewed showing a double edged sword.

Different pace of demographic transition

1Replacement level of 2.1 TFR reached easily in Southern states than in North (NFHS 5)
2Lower Mortality (Maternal) & Infant in South than in North (9/1000 in J&L - Maternal & 64/1000 in UP - monthly)
3Higher Human development indicators in Southern region compared to Northern region
4Faster urbanisation pace in Western India compared to other regions

Population growth - double edged sword

Positives:

High population is a potential labour force, human capital
Cheap labour attracts investment in India
Southern states reaching TFR 2.1 earlier helped to reduce strain on resources

Negatives:

Population vasset is liability if not skilled in educatry
Increased font expenditure on useless resources
Rise of ageing population post replacement state includes cacophonous of economy

Proactive skillings & opportunities to an youth population must ensured so that we reap demographic dividend for smart that.

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  • Clear introduction explaining demographic transition
  • Structured presentation with box highlighting main concept
  • Specific data points (NFHS 5, TFR 2.1, maternal mortality rates)
  • Regional comparisons between South and North India
  • Positive and negative aspects clearly separated
  • Policy recommendation on proactive skill development

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Topper

Vishnu Sasikumar

AIR 312023

Subject & Paper

GS1GS1

Topic

Population and Demographic Issues

Demographic Transition

Regional variations in demographic transition

Writing Stats

200

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10

Paragraphs

6

Bullets

Academic and analytical

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